Directories Executive – 6 month FTC

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm is recruiting for a Directories Executive for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will manage directory submissions, maintain firm profiles, and ensure excellence across all tasks. Strong experience in professional services, excellent communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in directory and award submissions within professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 programs.
• Collaborative, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Communicate research timetables and analysis of guide rankings.
• Manage firm and lawyer profiles for directories.
• Identify gaps in profiles and update necessary content.
• Provide first-line support for directories process.
• Develop and execute a communication plan for directories.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Client-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerAutomate

SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Contract/Temporary
Date posted: 26th Feb 2025

A leading law firm is recruiting for a Directories Executive for a 6 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate proactive leadership, ensuring excellence and innovation across their responsibilities. The role will include supporting and working with multiple platforms/applications, overseeing the global and national director submissions process for the firm, and establish and maintain relationships with key directories/league tables/awards providers to ensure firm achievements are recognised and celebrated.

The Responsibilities:

• Communicate research timetables and analysis of guide rankings to stakeholders.
• Manage firm and lawyer profiles for directories, ensuring global consistency and quality of content.
• Identify gaps in profiles and work with relevant stakeholders to update and upload necessary content.
• Provide first-line support for directories process and system queries, and manage daily maintenance tasks.
• Act as a subject matter expert, offering guidance to end-users and improving their understanding of directories systems.
• Develop and execute a communication plan for directories, including newsletters and proactive engagement opportunities.
• Analyse data from directories tools to identify trends and areas for improvement in submissions and user engagement.
• Manage invoices related to directories investment and coordinate rankings and quotes for pitches and presentations.

The Candidate:

• Strong experience in directory and award submissions, ideally within a professional services environment, with a process-oriented mindset and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work proactively, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality outcomes independently.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management abilities, along with the capability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 programs (including PowerAutomate, SharePoint, PowerBI) and the ability to adapt to challenges, working under pressure while maintaining composure.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service, contributing to team success, and offering creative solutions to obstacles.

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